Lyrics & Translation
Discover the uplifting Portuguese song "A Dança" by Tiago Nacarato. Through its cheerful melody and heartfelt lyrics, you can learn about embracing life's simple joys and the beauty of human connection, all while experiencing the unique rhythm of Portuguese popular music.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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dança /ˈdɐ̃sɐ/ A1 |
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coração /koɾaˈsɐ̃w/ A2 |
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sorrir /soˈʁiʁ/ A2 |
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vida /ˈvida/ A1 |
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grito /ˈɡɾitu/ B1 |
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bonito /boˈnitu/ A2 |
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aproveitar /apɾoveiˈtaʁ/ B1 |
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mão /mɐ̃w/ A1 |
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lugar /luˈɡaʁ/ A2 |
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ano /ˈɐnu/ A1 |
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televisão /televiˈzɐ̃w/ A2 |
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decisão /de.siˈzɐ̃w/ B1 |
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poupanças /poupɐ̃ˈsɐ̃s/ B2 |
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stock /stɒk/ B2 |
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verão /veˈɾɐ̃w/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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De uma dança nasceu algo Que eu não sei como explicar
➔ Relative Clause (Que)
➔ The word "que" introduces a relative clause, modifying "algo." This clause describes what the speaker doesn't know how to explain.
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Sinto simplesmente sinto E pouco mais tenho a contar
➔ Limited information/contrast with 'pouco mais'
➔ The phrase "pouco mais tenho a contar" shows he doesn't have much more to say, limiting the info he will convey
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E há no mundo quem me faça sorrir Como ela me faz
➔ Subjunctive Mood (faça)
➔ The subjunctive "faça" is used after "quem" (who/someone who) because the identity of the person is unknown or indefinite. It emphasizes the existence of someone who *can* make him smile.
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Mesmo que a seleção Falhe um penalti em plena decisão
➔ Subjunctive Mood (falhe) after 'Mesmo que'
➔ "Mesmo que" (even if) introduces a hypothetical or unlikely situation, requiring the subjunctive mood. It emphasizes that even if the team misses a penalty, life is still good.
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Sinto que o melhor da vida É poder aproveitar
➔ Ser + Infinitive (É poder aproveitar)
➔ Using "ser + infinitive" emphasizes the essence or nature of something. Here, it highlights that the best part of life *is* being able to enjoy it.
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Com a minha mão na anca dela Girando sem pisar os pés
➔ Gerund (Girando)
➔ The gerund "girando" describes an action happening simultaneously with the main verb (implied). It adds a sense of fluidity and continuation to the dance.
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Bonito, isto é tão bonito Que canto sem desafinar
➔ Result Clause ('tão... que')
➔ The structure "tão... que" (so... that) expresses a consequence or result. The beauty is so great *that* he sings without singing off-key.
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Mesmo que a televisão Diga que este ano não há verão
➔ Subjunctive Mood (diga) after 'Mesmo que'
➔ Again, "Mesmo que" introduces a hypothetical, unlikely situation, necessitating the subjunctive. Even if the TV says there's no summer, he can still find joy.
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Mesmo que um dia as Finanças Se lembrem das minhas poupanças
➔ Subjunctive Mood (se lembrem) after 'Mesmo que'
➔ Again, "Mesmo que" requires the subjunctive because the event is hypothetical. Even if the tax authorities remember his savings, life is good.
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Mesmo que se acabe o stock Da tão bem-vinda Super Bock
➔ Subjunctive Mood (se acabe) after 'Mesmo que'
➔ Following the pattern, "Mesmo que" precedes the subjunctive. The potential end of Super Bock stock represents another hyperbolic hypothetical.
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